Q. What is a Bengal Card?

Bengal Card is the multipurpose photo ID issued to students, faculty, and staff at Buffalo State. Each card has a unique identification number assigned to the cardholder. It is the official ID for the use of college services and facilities.

Your Bengal Card has many important uses:

• Library Card
  Your Bengal Card is used to check out materials and reserve items at Butler Library and can be used to check out materials at all other SUNY libraries.
• Printing and Photocopying
  Your Bengal Card may be used to make photocopies and laser prints in the library (learn more). Money may be added to your card at the add-value machines located in the StudyQuad and the Information Commons computer labs. 
• Extended Library Hours Bengal Card
  For security purposes, all current Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff must produce a valid Bengal Card for admittance to the library after 11:00 p.m.
• Meal Card
  Your Bengal Card is your meal debit card for all food services on campus.
• Vending
  Your card can also be used to get snacks and beverages from campus vending machines.